Description

Tetrakis(4-Cumylphenoxy)Phthalocyanine is a highly functionalized phthalocyanine derivative, a class of compounds renowned for their exceptional stability and intense color. This compound matters for its role as a key functional material, offering unique photophysical and electronic properties derived from its extended aromatic core and bulky cumylphenoxy substituents. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the advanced materials sector, particularly for applications in organic electronics, photovoltaics, and as a specialty pigment or dye intermediate.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Utilized as a non-fullerene electron acceptor or donor material in the active layer of solar cells due to its strong light absorption and tunable energy levels.
• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): Serves as a semiconducting material in thin-film transistors, where its molecular structure can facilitate charge carrier mobility.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Agents: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer for cancer treatment, leveraging its ability to generate reactive oxygen species upon light irradiation.
• Chemical Sensors: Acts as a sensing layer in optochemical sensors for detecting gases or vapors, as its optical properties change upon analyte interaction.
• High-Performance Pigments & Dyes: Used in the formulation of specialty pigments and dyes for plastics, coatings, and inks where high thermal stability and color fastness are required.
• Non-linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Employed in research for developing materials with non-linear optical properties for applications in telecommunications and data storage.
• Catalysis: Functions as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic synthesis reactions, including oxidation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(4-Cumylphenoxy)Phthalocyanine
CAS No.	83484-76-8
Molecular Formula	C92H80N8O4
Molecular Weight	1345.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Phthalocyanine, tetrakis(4-(1-methyl-1-phenylethoxy)phenyl)oxy-; Tetrakis(p-cumylphenoxy)phthalocyanine; 1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25-Octaaza-2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-octadehydro-29H,31H-tetrabenzo[b,g,l,q]porphine, 2,9,16,23-tetrakis[4-(1-methyl-1-phenylethoxy)phenoxy]-; 2,9,16,23-Tetrakis(4-cumylphenoxy)phthalocyanine; Pc(OCumPh)4
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Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(4-Cumylphenoxy)Phthalocyanine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to greenish-black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.